Swift Launch organized their first-ever Demo Day on August 24, hosted at the Startup Garage supported by AloqaVentures. Since its official launch in November 2023, the program has seen 150 participants, known as Swifters leading to the creation of 30 exciting startups, many of which are now achieving Product-Market Fit (PMF) and generating their first revenues. The event gathered investors, industry experts, media and business leaders, providing a valuable opportunity for these budding ventures to showcase their innovations and capture investor interest.
“In just one year, at a fraction of typical cost of incubation we have created over 30 teams and five teams are already making revenue including one team making $12,000 in the last two months. We are very grateful to Startup Garage, as well as a local bank and local ventures because they're investing small check sizes into our teams. Our teams have worked extremely hard, building really cool products that are in demand by businesses here, help businesses utilize AI and help businesses become much more efficient” – Stephen Lin, Founder Swift Launch
Among the participants was Ameez. Uz, co-founded by Kozimkhon Turaev and Oybek Mirkhamidov, which tackles the absence of specialist online courses in Uzbekistan with a focus on employment opportunities. Their platform offers Uzbek courses taught by industry experts, with the promise of employment post-graduation and AI-powered assistance.
Another participating project was Aqlli Scan, led by Khabibulloh Khallokov and his team, offering a health-focused solution for individuals living with diabetes and allergies. Aqlli Scan provides a seamless ingredient scanning experience and personalized health recommendations through a subscription model, aiming to reach 10,000 active users by the end of the year.
D-Clinics, a healthcare management platform, showcased its all-in-one software solution designed to streamline clinic operations, from patient care and lab management to billing and communication. The system aims to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens in healthcare facilities.
Health Sync AI presented its AI-powered solution that automates doctor-patient appointments, focusing on more accurate medical records and reducing the risk of misdiagnosis. The startup is aimed at improving healthcare outcomes while saving time for doctors and patients alike.
iWork tackled the issue of unemployment and underemployment in Uzbekistan by providing a comprehensive job-matching platform for a wide range of job opportunities, including daily and hourly tasks, enhancing the hiring process for employers and workers without higher education degrees.
Archay Media, a UK-based company, introduced its innovative approach to public transit advertising by integrating with CCTV to monitor rider engagement and ensure safety. Their platform allows advertisers and transit agencies to track ridership data and optimize ad content, providing a dynamic and secure transit experience.
The Demo Day highlighted the talent and entrepreneurial spirit driving the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan, as these ventures offered exciting solutions to pressing challenges in education, healthcare, employment and media.
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